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New Post: Remedy acquires full Control rights from 505 Games for €17m -Remedy has reacquired the rights to its hit action game Control from 505 Games. The Finnish video game developer now owns the rights to the hit 2019 action game, alongside its upcoming sequel and the multiplayer co-operative spin-off game Condor. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024.... Remedy has reacquired the rights to its hit action game Control from 505 Games. The Finnish video game developer now owns the rights to the hit 2019 action game, alongside its upcoming sequel and the multiplayer co-operative spin-off game Condor. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024. The cost of the deal is €17 million, which is the amount that 505 Games had invested in the development of Control 2 and Condor. Remedy notes that due to 'certain receivables', the actual amount it will pay will be less than that. Remedy says that it will weigh-up whether to self-publish or find a new publishing partner for the Control titles. Digital Bros, which owns 505 Games, is shifting its strategy to focus on fewer titles and on IP that it owns with 'long-term value creation'. Control has been a hit for Remedy, shifting over four million units worldwide and generating over €100 million in revenue. The game also connects to the Alan Wake series as part of the Remedy Connective Universe. Alan Wake 2 launched in October last year and has sold 1.3 million units. It was published by Epic Games. “As part of Remedy’s long-term strategy to have more ownership over our business and the IPs we have created, we have gotten back all rights for Control and the in-development Condor and Control," said Remedy CEO Tero Virtala "Having complete ownership over the Control franchise gives us the freedom to decide the best path forward. We will consider our options carefully, knowing that Control is considered an attractive franchise by many partners. Condor and Control 2 have both progressed well in recent months and we expect these projects to reach their next development stages during the first half of 2024. The development of Condor and Control 2 will continue normally when we consider the best publishing, distribution and financing model for these projects.” He added: “As we amicably part ways, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 505 Games team for our partnership over the years and for helping to establish Control as a gaming franchise with a lot of future potential.” function appendFacebookPixels() { if (window.facebookPixelsDone) return; !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f.fbq)f.fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElem

New Post: Remedy acquires full Control rights from 505 Games for €17m -Remedy has reacquired the rights to its hit action game Control from 505 Games. The Finnish video game developer now owns the rights to the hit 2019 action game, alongside its upcoming sequel and the multiplayer co-operative spin-off game Condor. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024.... Remedy has reacquired the rights to its hit action game Control from 505 Games. The Finnish video game developer now owns the rights to the hit 2019 action game, alongside its upcoming sequel and the multiplayer co-operative spin-off game Condor. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024. The cost of the deal is €17 million, which is the amount that 505 Games had invested in the development of Control 2 and Condor. Remedy notes that due to 'certain receivables', the actual amount it will pay will be less than that. Remedy says that it will weigh-up whether to self-publish or find a new publishing partner for the Control titles. Digital Bros, which owns 505 Games, is shifting its strategy to focus on fewer titles and on IP that it owns with 'long-term value creation'. Control has been a hit for Remedy, shifting over four million units worldwide and generating over €100 million in revenue. The game also connects to the Alan Wake series as part of the Remedy Connective Universe. Alan Wake 2 launched in October last year and has sold 1.3 million units. It was published by Epic Games. “As part of Remedy’s long-term strategy to have more ownership over our business and the IPs we have created, we have gotten back all rights for Control and the in-development Condor and Control," said Remedy CEO Tero Virtala "Having complete ownership over the Control franchise gives us the freedom to decide the best path forward. We will consider our options carefully, knowing that Control is considered an attractive franchise by many partners. Condor and Control 2 have both progressed well in recent months and we expect these projects to reach their next development stages during the first half of 2024. The development of Condor and Control 2 will continue normally when we consider the best publishing, distribution and financing model for these projects.” He added: “As we amicably part ways, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 505 Games team for our partnership over the years and for helping to establish Control as a gaming franchise with a lot of future potential.” function appendFacebookPixels() { if (window.facebookPixelsDone) return; !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f.fbq)f.fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElem

Ahead of the Squad Busters release date, we got the chance to sit down with the game’s design team and Supercell’s CEO to get the inside scoop on the company’s first new game in eight years. Supercell has a reputation for killing projects that don’t meet its high standards, so we had to know what makes Squad Busters so special. Squad Busters is Supercell’s IP mash-up mobile game that brings beloved characters from the studio’s ultra-successful franchises like Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, and Hay Day together in a ten-player chaotic dash for gems and glory. If you’ve read our Squad Busters review, you’ll know how much we loved participating in the beta even without any prior Supercell knowledge, so it’s definitely not required to give this game a go. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eQPrMU5w For all the latest mobile, Nintendo Switch, and industry news, follow Pocket Tactics, the biggest mobile and Switch gaming site in the world! #gaming #mobile #gamesindustry

New Post: Remedy acquires full Control rights from 505 Games for €17m -Remedy has reacquired the rights to its hit action game Control from 505 Games. The Finnish video game developer now owns the rights to the hit 2019 action game, alongside its upcoming sequel and the multiplayer co-operative spin-off game Condor. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024.... Remedy has reacquired the rights to its hit action game Control from 505 Games. The Finnish video game developer now owns the rights to the hit 2019 action game, alongside its upcoming sequel and the multiplayer co-operative spin-off game Condor. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024. The cost of the deal is €17 million, which is the amount that 505 Games had invested in the development of Control 2 and Condor. Remedy notes that due to 'certain receivables', the actual amount it will pay will be less than that. Remedy says that it will weigh-up whether to self-publish or find a new publishing partner for the Control titles. Digital Bros, which owns 505 Games, is shifting its strategy to focus on fewer titles and on IP that it owns with 'long-term value creation'. Control has been a hit for Remedy, shifting over four million units worldwide and generating over €100 million in revenue. The game also connects to the Alan Wake series as part of the Remedy Connective Universe. Alan Wake 2 launched in October last year and has sold 1.3 million units. It was published by Epic Games. “As part of Remedy’s long-term strategy to have more ownership over our business and the IPs we have created, we have gotten back all rights for Control and the in-development Condor and Control," said Remedy CEO Tero Virtala "Having complete ownership over the Control franchise gives us the freedom to decide the best path forward. We will consider our options carefully, knowing that Control is considered an attractive franchise by many partners. Condor and Control 2 have both progressed well in recent months and we expect these projects to reach their next development stages during the first half of 2024. The development of Condor and Control 2 will continue normally when we consider the best publishing, distribution and financing model for these projects.” He added: “As we amicably part ways, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 505 Games team for our partnership over the years and for helping to establish Control as a gaming franchise with a lot of future potential.” function appendFacebookPixels() { if (window.facebookPixelsDone) return; !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f.fbq)f.fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElem

New Post: Remedy acquires full Control rights from 505 Games for €17m -Remedy has reacquired the rights to its hit action game Control from 505 Games. The Finnish video game developer now owns the rights to the hit 2019 action game, alongside its upcoming sequel and the multiplayer co-operative spin-off game Condor. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024.... Remedy has reacquired the rights to its hit action game Control from 505 Games. The Finnish video game developer now owns the rights to the hit 2019 action game, alongside its upcoming sequel and the multiplayer co-operative spin-off game Condor. 505 Games will continue as the publisher of the original Control until December 31, 2024. The cost of the deal is €17 million, which is the amount that 505 Games had invested in the development of Control 2 and Condor. Remedy notes that due to 'certain receivables', the actual amount it will pay will be less than that. Remedy says that it will weigh-up whether to self-publish or find a new publishing partner for the Control titles. Digital Bros, which owns 505 Games, is shifting its strategy to focus on fewer titles and on IP that it owns with 'long-term value creation'. Control has been a hit for Remedy, shifting over four million units worldwide and generating over €100 million in revenue. The game also connects to the Alan Wake series as part of the Remedy Connective Universe. Alan Wake 2 launched in October last year and has sold 1.3 million units. It was published by Epic Games. “As part of Remedy’s long-term strategy to have more ownership over our business and the IPs we have created, we have gotten back all rights for Control and the in-development Condor and Control," said Remedy CEO Tero Virtala "Having complete ownership over the Control franchise gives us the freedom to decide the best path forward. We will consider our options carefully, knowing that Control is considered an attractive franchise by many partners. Condor and Control 2 have both progressed well in recent months and we expect these projects to reach their next development stages during the first half of 2024. The development of Condor and Control 2 will continue normally when we consider the best publishing, distribution and financing model for these projects.” He added: “As we amicably part ways, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 505 Games team for our partnership over the years and for helping to establish Control as a gaming franchise with a lot of future potential.” function appendFacebookPixels() { if (window.facebookPixelsDone) return; !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f.fbq)f.fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElem

Why did we choose NetEase Games, what does stepping out of our comfort zone mean, what kind of game are we making, what are our plans for the studio to grow? In case you missed it, last week David Vonderhaar sat down with GamesIndustry.Biz to answer all these questions, and more.   https://lnkd.in/grm8RbMj   🗣 "I was really, really impressed by the NetEase ecosystem, the totality of everything behind you that supports you.” 🗣 "Running a studio is not the same thing as designing one part of a video game. You have to think about everything all the time." 🗣 “[Our game] is a co-op first-person shooter, and it's not going to be about killing a lot of people all the time. It's more nuanced than that." 🗣 "I feel like the pressure should be on the people who are not trying to innovate, not the people that are trying to."    #BulletFarm #NetEaseGames #Gaming

Video games and visual media have gone hand-in-hand for years, and we've been blessed with some awesome adaptations in recent years. Looking at you, #TheLastofUs and #Fallout 👀. It feels as though popular media franchises are bleeding their way into video games, and vice versa, more than ever. With the recent announcement of The Sims movie, and The Ghost of Tsushima not so long ago, the trend appears to show no signs of stopping. With that in mind, is it a long-term sustainable collaboration? Or is it more a reflection of the lack of truly new and unique IPs? https://lnkd.in/eiAu9-f7

Ubisoft has destroyed their new Starwars game with a price tag of $130. Here's how Ubisoft is losing while smaller studios are on the rise: On 13 January 2021, Ubisoft announced that a Star Wars game was in development with a planned release on 30 August 2024. This month we have finally got more information regarding the price of the game and it has become a huge controversy. The pricing that was released is spanning depending on the beneifts of each tier between $69.99 up to $129.99! These price tags are some of the largest in the game industry and if they were not enough, there is also a subscription option on top of everything for $17.99. It was not unusual for AAA games with the highest standards in the industry to cost upward of $70 but nearly doubling the price of the game with additional content on release date is definitely raising questions. It is even more concerning as it is likely that all the content in those higher price brackets will be exclusive and players will not be able to unlock them otherwise. There are a lot of people that are wondering if the game is even worth purchasing and even long term fans considering piracy in order to still be able to enjoy their favorite franchise. When all of this information was released, most of the gaming community was already comparing the game to Helldivers 2, one of the if not the most popular games of the moment. This game comes at a price tag of only $40 with an additional $60 option if you want to unlock some content faster which you can still unlock even if you don't get the higher priced option. Helldivers 2 has been developed by a smaller studio and they have managed to provide a far better experience than most giants of the industry and their triple A games. It might be one of the most successful examples of a David and Goliath fight and it might force the entire industry to rethink their approach if the want to remain relevant. Anyone can take an example of this situation, whether you are in game development or in another industry. I have taken a lot of notes about this situation and I'm planning to continue to research and document other inspiring stories going forward. --- ✍️ What are your thoughts? ♻️ Reshare if this is helpful. If we've never talked before: Hi! I'm Alin and I'm a creator talking about entrepreneurship, investing and the creator economy. I'm currently documenting my journey launching products and I create content based on rising startups, product launches, content creators and the latest events going on in the world. If you're interested in those topics, let's connect and discuss more! #gamedevelopment #starwars #gamestudio #pricing

George Miller Wants Mad Max to Take Another Ride Into Video Games The recently released Furiosa has the satellite blazing with Mad Max fever. Some are celebrating the juncture by rewatching 2015's Fury Road, if not each 4 movies. Others are reasoning astir what could’ve been, peculiarly arsenic it pertains to the 2015 Mad Max game from Just Cause creator Avalanche Studios. Spoilers of the Week: August 12th During a caller interrogation with Gaming Bible astatine Cannes, franchise manager George Miller talked astir the game, which helium isn’t excessively blistery on. He was candid successful calling it “not arsenic bully arsenic I wanted it to be.” To him, it failed due to the fact that the squad had to “give each our material” to Avalanche alternatively of being progressive directly, and “I’m 1 of those radical that i’d alternatively not bash thing unless you tin bash it astatine the highest level, oregon astatine slightest effort to marque it astatine the highest level.” If helium had his way, different Mad Max game would happen, but 1 with Hideo Kojima astatine the helm. The Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator has openly been a instrumentality of Fury Road since it came out, and Miller called him the cleanable feline to instrumentality connected that endeavor. “I’ve conscionable been speaking to him,” the manager added. “[But] he’s got truthful overmuch fantastic worldly successful his ain caput that I would ne'er inquire him.” (Kojima, for what it’s worth, saw Furiosa at Cannes and called it a “masterpiece.”) Avalanche’s Mad Max game launched months aft the merchandise of Fury Road, and is successful information acceptable successful betwixt that and Beyond Thunderdome. The crippled got coagulated reviews erstwhile it launched, but the large happening that did it successful was releasing connected September 1, 2015... aka, the aforesaid time arsenic Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. When 2 reasonably large games spell up against 1 different connected the aforesaid day, there’s typically a loser, and successful this case, it was ol’ Max Rockatansky. Here’s wherever things get a small murky, though: putting Mad Max out connected that day was seemingly retired of Avalanche’s hands. Christofer Sundberg, who co-founded the workplace successful 2003, revealed connected X that Warner Bros. wouldn’t budge erstwhile helium suggested the crippled displacement from its September 1 release. As a result, “they blamed america for the atrocious income and cancelled a clump of awesome DLC that was conscionable sitting determination waiting to beryllium released.” To this day, helium admits that helium doesn’t cognize wherefore WB was truthful adamant astir it. Sundberg besides took Miller’s thoughts connected his crippled to task, alleging that WB tried to unit Mad Max into a linear crippled e...